Henderson 85 Exceptional
Henderson Livability #1 ranked city in Nevada#1,100 ranked city in the USARanks better than 96% of areas

Livability Awards

A+ Henderson Amenities Lots of amenities close to this location
D Henderson Cost of Living Cost of living is 4% higher than Nevada
1066% more expensive than the US average
1033% more expensive than the US average
United States
100National cost of living index
Henderson cost of living
B+ Henderson Crime Total crime is 28% lower than Nevada
Total crime
2,15017% lower than the US average
Chance of being a victim
1 in 4717% lower than the US average
Year-over-year crime
3%Year over year crime is up
Henderson crime
C- Henderson Employment Household income is 21% higher than Nevada
Median household income
$64,27716% higher than the US average
Income per capita
$34,44715% higher than the US average
Unemployment rate
5%16% higher than the US average
Henderson employment
B- Henderson Housing Home value is 24% higher than Nevada
Median home value
$237,80029% higher than the US average
Median rent price
$1,15121% higher than the US average
Home ownership
62%3% lower than the US average
Henderson real estate or Henderson rentals
B Henderson Schools HS graduation rate is 10% higher than Nevada
High school grad. rates
89%7% higher than the US average
School test scores
n/aequal to the US average
Student teacher ratio
19:116% higher than the US average
Henderson K-12 schools
A+ Henderson User Ratings There are a total of 36 ratings in Henderson
Overall user rating
90% 36 total ratings
User reviews rating
97% 3 total reviews
User surveys rating
89% 33 total surveys
all Henderson poll results

Best Places to Live in and Around Henderson

See all the best places to live around Henderson

Living in Henderson, NV

Located in the state of Nevada, Henderson is a big city with a population of 277,872 inhabitants. If we take a look at the last Census, the vast majority of the population falls within one racial group (78% White). Given that fact, Henderson could be considered less diverse than other cities. Henderson has a high percentage of people who are married with children when compared to the rest of the country. In total, more than 76% of the population is classified as married and 63% have kids.

Are you trying to figure out if living in Henderson is the right fit for your lifestyle? To ensure a good experience before relocating to any new city in Nevada, you will probably want to make sure that you check all of the most important boxes. The best areas in Henderson and in surrounding cities are easier to find when you are able to make informed decisions. Using data from crime, cost of living, education, employment, you will see a detailed breakdown of the most important information as well as comparisons to the Nevada and national averages.

Henderson has a livability score of 81 out of 100 and is ranked #3 in Nevada and #1,195 in the USA. Clearly, Henderson is doing something right, as this score ranks well above the average of most cities. Henderson also ranks in the top 10 percent of all cities, which is no small feat! Based on the grades for each individual category, Henderson has been rewarded with high marks for amenities (A+), crime (B+), weather (B), education (B) and housing (B-). On a more negative note, Henderson does not have favorable scores for the following: cost of living (D). If we take a look at the data, we can find out why.

Conveniently located amenities and interesting attractions are a great way to continuously enjoy Henderson on a regular basis. Knowing that there are an abundance of amenities and things to do can ensure that you always have access to nearby grocery stores, restaurants and coffee shops. Here are some of the more popular things to do in Henderson: Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden, Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden, and Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden.

Crime rates can be the deciding factor for anyone looking to relocate to a new area. Henderson gets top scores for their low violent crime rates of 185 crimes per 100,000 residents, which are significantly lower than the national average.

Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Henderson has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Certain items on your wish list like shopping, restaurants, nightlife and proximity to public transportation are all important factors to search for. Having said that, perhaps the most important metric to consider when contemplating a move to Henderson is real estate affordability. The median home price for Henderson homes is $237,800, which is 24.1% higher than the Nevada average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Henderson, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3.7, which is 2.8% higher than the Nevada average. Real estate appreciation rates in Henderson are important to consider, as they can act as a guide to determine if your new home purchase will be a solid investment going forward. During the last twelve months, the appreciation rate for Henderson homes comes in at 12.6%, and the 5 year appreciation rates were 11.5%.

Check Your Commute Time

See more Henderson, NV transportation information

Compare Henderson, NV Livability To Other Cities


      How Do You Rate The Livability In Henderson?

      1. Select a livability score between 1-100
      2. Select any tags that apply to this area View results
      Source: The Henderson, NV data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).